Celebrities gathering Friday at Long Island Aquarium for benefit

GARRET MEADE PHOTOFormer major league pitcher Tommy John with the North Fork Ospreys before a game in 2010. Mr. John is expected to participate in Friday night’s “Athletes & Actors — The Main Event” charity fundraiser hosted by Contractors For Kids. (Credit: Garret Meade, file)

Several actors, athletes and celebrities will be at the Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead on Friday for the Contractors For Kids annual fundraiser.

In addition, nearly 1,000 real estate, finance, and architecture business leaders will be attending the “Athletes & Actors – The Main Event” charity fundraiswer, in which 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit Contractors For Kids, a building industry children’s charity.

The event includes a dinner and dance reception with appearances and photo and signature opportunities with the following actors:

AnaTracey Hawkins, international fashion model, host of Fashion TV, CFK volunteer, and Stalco Construction vice president of marketing is also expected to make an appearance.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a BBQ and chili tailgate party in front of the Aquarium, followed by a private meet-and-greet session with celebrities from 6 to 7:00 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.contractorsforkids.org.

Contractors For Kids members and supporters during a recent Wild West-themed benefit in Riverhead. The charity group is hosting a star-studded fundraiser at the Long Island Aquarium with dinner and dancing. Proceeds from the event will help support families of seriously and terminally ill children. (Credit: Ola Wilk/Wilk Marketing Communications)